DEREK DAVIS
Downingtown,PA
Summary
Government professional with a strategic and focused approach to management and bureaucratic processes. Accomplished in spearheading laws and ordinances through policy research and design, financial management, day-to-day public sector management, communication, and project management. I continuously strive to educate myself on the changing dynamics of institutional and non-institutional forces that impact public policy for both private and public institutions. Some of my skills and qualifications include: Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent in completing projects and assignments with remarkable attention to detail. Familiar with all aspects of high-level financial management including long-term capital planning, bond issuance, fiscal year budgeting, and fund-based accounting. Outstanding comprehensive research skills with the capability of effectively and efficiently completing tasks from start to finish. Exceptionally talented at collaborating ideas through written and verbal communication as well as being a highly proficient operator of most business-oriented and many government software programs. Skilled at overseeing large and complex projects from start to finish Commissioned Notary Public.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Township Manager
East Goshen Township
West Chester, PA
05.2021 - Current
- Chief Administrator responsible for overseeing a $25 million municipal operation with 30+ employees and a $13 million General Fund budget.
- Lead four internal departments of Finance, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, & Zoning/Code Enforcement in conjunction with our Department Heads.
- Responsible for the maintenance and implementation of all third-party contracts and relationships.
- Under the direction of our Board of Supervisors, support all township policymaking efforts through ordinance/resolution crafting and agenda setting.
- Represent East Goshen when interfacing with residents, state agencies, other local governments, businesses, and non-profit organization regarding specific municipal issues.
- Create and implement long-term planning with regard to township infrastructure and operations.
- Follow issues and policy initiatives at the federal, state, and county levels that affect municipal level government.
Assistant Township Manager/Director of Planning & Zoning
West Goshen Township
West Chester, PA
09.2018 - Current
- Continued my duties as Assistant Manager as described below in addition to taking on a new role as the department head for the Planning, Zoning, and Code Department.
- Lead a department on all aspects of finance, including purchase orders and invoice processes, budgeting, and long-term capital planning.
- Oversee the implementation of fiscal year budgets in conjunction with the Finance Director as well as other aspects of the finance department, including bond issuance and long-term fiscal planning.
- Directly oversee all processes related to issuing permits, notice of violations, zoning variances, amendments to the zoning code, comprehensive planning, fire safety inspections, GIS services, and building inspections.
- Led the township Comprehensive Plan Committee on implementation of our 10-year Comprehensive Plan.
- Assist our Township Engineer in the execution of our stormwater management plan as well as routine land development plans.
- Act as an official liaison to the township Planning Commission.
Assistant Township Manager
West Goshen Township
West Chester, PA
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Manage a township with over 100 employees as well as almost 25,000 residents under supervision of the Township Manager as well as implementing a $33 million all-fund budget.
- Manage day-to-day administrative operations for the township in conjunction with the manager and all department heads on matters such as legal, zoning, budgeting, procurement, public inquiries, sewer, trash, and code enforcement.
- Assist the Township Manager and township solicitor in the crafting of ordinances as well as the overall process of ordinance implementation on behalf of the Board.
- Support the Township Manager in dealing with third-party consultants and vendors that are necessary for certain township functions.
- Participate in contract negotiations, labor relation discussions, as well as many other human resource activities.
Legislative Aide/District Outreach Specialist
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
West Chester, PA
12.2010 - 07.2014
- Focused on legislative research and analysis by exploring model legislation, statutes, and regulations in order to promote specific policy goals and subsequently craft proposed bills as well as write co-sponsorship memos.
- Managed multiple amounts of constituent casework simultaneously on issues including but not limited to economic development, finance, labor relations, education, public assistance, veteran affairs, transportation and health care.
- Facilitated communication between citizens in our district and state government agencies to quickly resolve constituent matters.
Education
MPA - Public Administration
West Chester University
West Chester, PA08.2020
B.A. - Political Science
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park12.2010
Skills
- Government relations
- Partnership building
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder relations
- Capital planning
- Issue advocacy
- Media relations
- Budgeting
- Research skills
- Software proficiency
- Project oversight
- Notary Public
- Public engagement
- Team leadership
- Zoning administration
- Policy writing
- Budget management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Manage operations
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Certified Building Code Official (BCO) for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Credentialed Manager ICMA-CM, International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
Timeline
Township Manager
East Goshen Township
05.2021 - Current
Assistant Township Manager/Director of Planning & Zoning
West Goshen Township
09.2018 - Current
Assistant Township Manager
West Goshen Township
08.2014 - 08.2018
Legislative Aide/District Outreach Specialist
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
12.2010 - 07.2014
MPA - Public Administration
West Chester University
B.A. - Political Science
The Pennsylvania State University
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